Galleries: Trends & Inspirations
CEDIA Expo Product Preview
Control4 is showcasing its new Smart Home OS 3, the solution for simplifying the use of the home’s growing number of connected devices. OS 3 interoperates with a broad ecosystem of more than 13,500 third-party devices and offers more than 1,000 new features, including at-a-glance status of devices and adjusting scenes across lighting, comfort, music, video, shading, security and more. Booth 3013
Elk’s M1 Security and Automation controls provide the ideal combination of security, energy management and integrated control solutions. They feature a fast microprocessor for enhanced speed, capability and security. Event notifications can be provided via phone call, email or text message. ELK’s Two-Way wireless sensors feature multi-level security to prevent hacking. Booth 1306
MantelMount introduces its Automated MM860 Robotic Mount with unparalleled functionality. This smart home-ready motorized mount automatically lowers and swivels a TV to eye level, and it’s the ideal solution for upscale installations high on a wall or over a fireplace. It represents a superior home automation solution that works with all popular automation control systems, including Control4, Crestron, RTI, Savant, Logitech and URC. Booth 4336
The StreamLabs Control Valve features patented ultrasonic technology for real-time water monitoring, smart leak detection and automatic shutoff to stop leaks in their tracks. With the ability to integrate with Alexa and Nest, the control valve notifies the user of abnormal water use and offers comparative and historical water usage data. Booth 926
Brondell is exhibiting their all-new Swash 1400 Electronic Bidet Seat. The seat includes dual stainless-steel nozzles, multiple wash positions and water temperatures, a heated seat, warm air dryer, a built-in deodorizer and a blue nightlight. Booth: 1658B
Installed in place of a standard light switch, Brilliant gives homeowners the ability to control their Sonos speakers, Ring Doorbell, Nest Thermostat and door locks from any light switch. This comes in handy when a client is cooking in the kitchen and needs to see who is at the door or when they are showering in the morning and don’t have their phone but want to turn on the music. Booth 3527
Swidget is a customizable smart outlet and/or wall switch that is easily installed using a home’s existing wiring and can turn any room into a smart home. Swidget provides an endless suite of interchangeable inserts, like aromatherapy, a USB charger, a night light, Bluetooth speaker and video camera, along with Wi-Fi or Z-Wave Control to allow user to control a home by a smartphone. It can also monitor the energy from each outlet/switch independently. Booth 3354
The Aidoo Inverter/VRF Wi-Fi Controller from AIRZONE is an innovative solution to control the end users´ HVAC equipment in their residential units remotely through Cloud technology. It controls the parameters of the unit to create time schedules and improve the energy efficiency of the unit and to voice control the equipment using Alexa and Google. Booth 1052
The Wall Smart Mount provides flush mounting on solid surfaces for Savant touch screens in glass. The wall mounts mesh into any wall for unobtrusive installations that preserve the room décor and have a depth calibration mechanism to allow installation in different board thicknesses. Booth 709
The new R8010 from Penn-Elcom is a 19-in. enclosure for storing devices in kitchens or bathrooms where space is at a premium. Able to be pulled out and rotated, it gives unique access to hard-to-reach spaces. It even allows for fitting in corner cupboards, offering equal accessibility from both sides. Booth 833
Nice Group USA is introducing the new Era Inn Bi-Directional RF System – offering wireless communication with feedback on window treatment motor performance. The New Bi-Directional RF Era Inn Edge motor can easily be used with a bi-directional wall switch or transmitter to effectively operate window treatments while providing motor status and confirmation that the motor has received the command. Booth 538
LeakSmart, an intelligent leak and flood protection system for the home, now works with the Samsung SmartThings Hub, enabling homeowners to easily connect the LeakSmart system to their already connected home. By setting rules for the LeakSmart System via the SmartThings app, a system will automatically shut off the home’s main water supply, or homeowners can easily turn off their water if one of LeakSmart’s sensors detects a leak or pipe-freezing conditions. Booth 4208
New tech startup Emporia Energy announces the launch of its Vue smart home energy monitor. This technology provides 24/7 monitoring of home energy, appliances, heating and cooling. The Vue gives homeowners insight and assurance by preventing costly repairs, making homes more energy efficient and saving money in the process. Booth 3257
Sonic from Hero Labs Sonic is an AI-powered water leak detector that combines HD Ultrasonic flow, pressure and temperature sensors with SmartShield, a user-customizable automatic water shutoff valve. Sonic allows landlords, property developers, businesses owners and facilities managers to protect their properties from damage and loss of income. Booth 3359
ELAN‘s new intelligent touch panel can learn a user’s face, recognize them and act according to their tastes without any manual touch control needed. Anyone pre-programmed into the system can walk up to the panel, and the lights will dim or brighten according to their tastes; their favorite Pandora station will begin playing on the speakers, and the temperature will be set to their liking – instantly. Booth 2013